Wall Painting Collection (page 2)

Dolphins, Knossos, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Fresco of bull, Knossos, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Fragment of a tomb painting dating from around 1400 BC from Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Polaroid of mural of Che Guevara painted on wall, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

A wall painting of Che Guevara in Habana Vieja (old town), Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Wall painting, Sulamani Pahto, Bagan (Pagan), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Painting of the Virgin Mary in the Holy Land in the Visitation church in Ein Kerem, Israel, Middle East

Fresco at the Villa dei Misteri, Pompeii, a large Roman town destroyed in 79AD by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Zen koan painting depicting monk and tiger, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Scene from the life of the Buddha, Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Dance of Death, from the choir (tempera on stone)
XIR182037 The Dance of Death, from the choir (tempera on stone) by French School, (15th century); Church of St. Robert, La Chaise-Dieu, Haute-Loire, France; French, out of copyright

The famous painted houses of Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Scenes of arts and crafts, Tomb of Rekhmire, West Bank, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Fresco from the House of Venus, Pompeii, a large Roman town destroyed in 79AD by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius, near Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Mural paintings, Chehel Sotoun, Isfahan, Iran, Middle East

Fresco detail, Knossos, Crete, Greece, Europe

Virgin and Child a058984
Church of St Nicholas, Pinvin, Worcestershire. Detail of wall painting showing the Virgin and Child with two of the three kings

St George K971739
Farleigh Hungerford Castle, Somerset. Wall painting of St George in the Chapel

Peter extracting the coin from the fish, Santa Maria del Carmine, 1428 (fresco)
3598989 Peter extracting the coin from the fish, Santa Maria del Carmine, 1428 (fresco) by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); (add.info.: by Tommaso Masaccio); Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo)
7423007 Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo) by Mansart, Jules Hardouin (1646-1708); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Hall of Mirrors)

Alexander the Great (356 - 323 BC) on his horse Bucephale - detail of a mosaic of Pompei
PCT4293661 Alexander the Great (356 - 323 BC) on his horse Bucephale - detail of a mosaic of Pompei: Battle of Issos between Alexander and Darius (4th century BC)

German Renaissance ceiling and wall painting, wood mosaic and embroidery, (1898). Creator: Unknown
German Renaissance ceiling and wall painting, wood mosaic and embroidery, (1898). Fig 1: Wall-painting from the bath-rooms in the Fugger-house at Augsburg

Wall paintings in the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt

Apocalypse of St John J870543
Westminster Abbey Chapter House, Westminster, London. Wall painting of the apocalypse of St John

The Liberation of Saint Peter, 1754
3481089 The Liberation of Saint Peter, 1754 by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); (add.info.: The Liberation of Saint Peter; fresco painting by the Italian High Renaissance artist)

A garden pool: fragment of wall painting, Egyptian, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC. Tomb painting of a pool full of ducks, lotus flowers and tilapia fish; papyrus grows along the edge

The transfiguration: Christ vested in white is surrounded by Moses and Elijah, below the apostle John, Peter and James
885613 The transfiguration: Christ vested in white is surrounded by Moses and Elijah, below the apostle John, Peter and James, 1496-1500 (fresco) by Perugino

Sant Ignazio di Loyola Church, Rome, Italy, 17th century (fresco)
3914266 Sant Ignazio di Loyola Church, Rome, Italy, 17th century (fresco) by Pozzo, Andrea (1642-1709); Sant Ignazio, Rome

Christ as the man in sorrows, 1525, (fresco)
7129015 Christ as the man in sorrows, 1525, (fresco) by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Christ as the man in sorrows)

Painting of the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos (Evans Fresco Drawing N/4)
7310000 Painting of the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos (Evans Fresco Drawing N/4), 1900-50 (paper, pigment) by Gillieron

Europe, Italy, Tuscany. The beautiful wall painting of Michelangelos Davide made by Eduardo Kobra in the marble quarry of Cima di Gioia

The hand of God, detail of a Fresco by the master of Saint Climent de Taull, 1123
AIS5343464 The hand of God, detail of a Fresco by the master of Saint Climent de Taull, 1123 by Spanish School, (12th century); Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri
AIS5365809 Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri, 1st century BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Villa dei Misteri, Pompeii

Elephant mural, Mahendra Prakash hotel, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Fresco of the Poppea Villa (Villa Poppaea), Oplontis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Nubian painted village near Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Painting with herdsman tending cattle on cave wall, Tassili Plateau, Algeria, North Africa, Africa

L Escargot Restaurant, Phillipsburg, St. Maarten, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Murals of the revolutionary hero Jose Maria Morelos, painted by Agustin Cardenas in the Palicio de Justica, Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, North America

Frescoes in cloister by High Renaissance painter Il Sodoma (Giovanni Antonio Bazzi) painted between 1505 and 1508, of the life of St. Benedict (San Benedetto), showing St

Interior of church with Nativity scene, Israel, Middle East

Entos Eyesu monastery, Lake Tana, Ethiopia, Africa

View of Florence, detail from La Madonna della Misericordia, 1342 (fresco)
AIS5390283 View of Florence, detail from La Madonna della Misericordia, 1342 (fresco) by Daddi, Bernardo (fl.1327-d.1348); Museo del Bigallo, Florence

The Tabernacle and its priests (tempera on plaster)
BLP397886 The Tabernacle and its priests (tempera on plaster) by Jewish School, (2nd century); Dura-Europos Synagogue, National Museum of Damascus, Syria; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Noli me tangere. Jesus Christ ressucite refuse d etre touche par Sainte Marie
BAT5467658 Noli me tangere. Jesus Christ ressucite refuse d etre touche par Sainte Marie Madeleine. Fresque de Guido di Pietro (ou Fra Giovanni da Fiesole) dit Fra Angelico ou il Beato (1400-1455)

The Raising of Lazarus, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN5465538 The Raising of Lazarus, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, Thebes, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC. Though a standard subject for a Theban tomb painting, this banquet scene is one of the finest examples

A barbers shop in a small trading centre near Iringa in Southern Tanzania

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Wall Painting: From Tibetan Art to Roman Frescoes" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of wall painting, where cultures and artistic traditions intertwine. Journey through time and space as we delve into remarkable examples from various corners of the globe, each offering a unique glimpse into history and creativity. Let us begin our odyssey in China, Asia, where the mesmerizing Wheel of Life adorns ancient temples. This intricate depiction portrays the cycle of existence with its vivid symbolism and spiritual significance. Venturing westward, we find ourselves beneath Michelangelo's awe-inspiring masterpiece on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The grandeur and meticulous detail leave viewers spellbound as they witness biblical narratives come alive before their eyes. Traveling further still, we encounter Dom Georges Saget's Nativity scene fresco in Israel's Visitation church. Painted in 1963, this stirring artwork transports us back to a momentous event that forever changed human history. Continuing our exploration within Israel's Middle East borders lies an Ethiopian Coptic icon at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre Church. Its vibrant colors and sacred imagery offer solace to those seeking spiritual connection amidst this historic pilgrimage site. From antiquity springs forth Pompeii's National Archaeological Museum portrait capturing young girl Sappho’s essence—a poignant reminder that art transcends time itself. Marvel at The Lararium—an ancient Roman household shrine—where painted deities watched over daily life with divine protection. This intimate glimpse into domestic spirituality reminds us that even mundane spaces can be transformed by artistic expression. Journeying across continents once more brings us to Akrotiri’s frescoed walls depicting a fisherman casting his net—a testament to humanity's timeless relationship with nature’s bounty. In Bridgetown, Barbados' West Indies region resides an unexpected gem—a Rasta home adorned with Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper.